White bean tortilla soup with basil and orange

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1smallOnion; chopped
2Cloves garlic; minced
One orange; grated , zest of
1tablespoonOlive oil
2cupsVegetable broth
1cupWater
115 oz can stewed tomatoes; chopped
115 oz can white beans; drained
¼cupThinly sliced basil leaves
1smallZucchini; thinly sliced
4Corn tortillas; cut into 1/2\"
; strips
Salt & pepper to taste
Grated pecorino or Parmesan cheese; (optional)

Directions

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, over medium heat, saute onion, garlic, and orange zest in oil, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth, water, tomatoes, beans, and basil and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer slowly, about 10 minutes. Stir in zucchini and tortilla strips. Cover and simmer 3 minutes to heat through. Season with salt & pepper. Sprinkle cheese on top, if desired.

By "Karen C. Greenlee" <greenlee@...> on Mar 13, 1999.

Recipe by: Veggie Life, March, 1999 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.